Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ35
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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Older Model is Canon SX710 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX720 HS versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX720 HS was manufactured 5 years after the FZ35 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX720 HS scores versus the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Panasonic FZ35
SX720 HS | FZ35 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 69 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX720 HS
FZ35 | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic FZ35
SX720 HS | FZ35 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Panasonic FZ35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS and the FZ35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and FZ35 is 89 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and FZ35.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-02-18 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270 grams (0.60 lbs) | 397 grams (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $379 | $999 |